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Buehler will continue to cover his kicks

If David Buehler emerges as the new placekicker, as the Dallas Cowboys expect, he will lose some of his other special-teams duties such as blocking on returns. Buehler said he will continue to play an active role in coverage on his kickoffs.

“I’m a football player,” Buehler said. “That’s part of the game.”

Buehler was credited with three special-teams tackles last season, third-highest total among league kickers and punters. New England kicker Stephen Gostkowski led with five, and Pittsburgh punter Daniel Sepulveda had four.

One of Buehler’s tackles had an unfortunate result.

Philadelphia’s Ellis Hobbs, of DeSoto, incurred a neck injury after being dropped by Buehler on a kickoff return in November. The Eagles at first feared Hobbs had a career-ending injury, but he has recovered after a series of procedures and is listed as a starting cornerback for Organized Team Activities.